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Accent nails are often grandiose, featuring elaborate designs and colors.
However, there’s a noticeable shift happening when it comes to nail art.
This buzzy micro accent nail trend is perfect for those who want aminimalist maniwith a bit of flair.
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If that sounds like you, we’ve got you covered with tons of inspo.
Ahead, browse 17 micro accent nail ideas.
The single black star shines against thebarely-there, glossy polish.
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Faded French Dots
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This look is beyond beautiful.
Achieve thefaded Frenchlook using CND Shellac Polish in Powder My Nose and Cream Puff.
Add tiny black dots above each cuticle to elevate the look.
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Cute Cherry Nails
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This look is inspired by Hailey Bieber’s summer-readycherry French manicure.
It features a vibrant butter-yellow tip and juicy cherry nail art on the ring and index finger.
Orange Dot Nails
Electric orange nailsmake such a bold statement.
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The small dots on the middle and index finger create a striking contrast.
Gold Bow Nails
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Glittery French tipsare festive and fun.
The elegant gold bow nail sticker is the perfect finishing touch.
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The resulting look is lovely.
It’s the perfect accompaniment to the creamy nude French tips.
Nazar Nails
Nude,matte nailsare cool on their own.
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Adding the Nazar design gives the manicure meaning.
The symbol is said to protect you from evil spirits and jealousy.
Blueberry Nails
Blueberry milk nailsare trending.
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Add a twist by adding literal blueberry designs to your middle and ring fingers.
Blue Heart Nails
For this look, apply BioSculpture Nourishing Nail Polish in Mute.
Then, use a navy blue polish to create bold blue hearts on your pinky.
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Gold Flower Nails
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This look is golden and glamorous.
Vegas Skittle Nails
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Who said every nail can’t be an accent nail?
This red, black, and silver mani features fun Vegas-themed designs.
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Diamond Dot Nails
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Similarly, this nail features subtle designs on each nail.
Black and White Dot Nails
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Nothing screams minimalist more thanblack and white nails.
The small dots on the middle and index finger are ultra-cool additions to the manicure.
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Micro Floral Nails
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Micro floral manicures are also trending.
This take features beautiful blue flowers along the cuticles and tips.
It’s such a subtle yet statement-making look.
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Tiny flowers delicately accent the French tips on the ring and index finger.
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